"Canada Excellence Research Chair in One Health in Rural Environments"

UPEI is inviting top-tier researchers to apply for the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Competition in One Health in Rural Environments. The successful candidate will lead research excellence in Healthy People and Populations, aligning with UPEI's objectives for Advancing One Health. The candidate should have a research program related to One Health in Rural Environments and UPEI's signature areas of Research Excellence as outlined in UPEI’s Strategic Research Plan.

The successful applicant will join a community of scholars exploring the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. They will be a faculty member with salary, benefits, and rights per the Collective Agreement, with a salary scale of $109,480 to $185,840, potentially including market differential, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

CERC Program: The program recruits world-class researchers in Canada’s Science, Technology and Innovation priorities. Chairs are appointed for an 8-year term, with awards of $8 million ($1M annually) or $4 million ($500k annually), including salary and research funds. The process involves two stages: initial application to UPEI, then collaboration for CERC submission (registration due January 21, 2026; full application due March 18, 2026). Results are announced by January 2027, with a start in Spring 2027. For details, visit the CERC competition website.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctoral degree in a related field, lead a superior research program in One Health in Rural Environments recognized nationally and internationally, have established collaborations with rural communities, obtain external funding, and demonstrate a record of supervising highly qualified persons and teaching potential.

Eligibility: Nominees must be Full Professors or Associate Professors promotable to Full Professor, or possess equivalent qualifications if from outside academia. Canadian appointees must show net benefit to Canada for relocation. For full details, contact UPEI’s Research Services Office at mlsteele@upei.ca or consult the CERC Program.

Application Instructions: UPEI is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization, and Accessibility (EDIDA). Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. Submit a cover letter (outlining life circumstances if applicable), research program proposal (including EDIDA integration, collaboration potential, social/economic benefits, and fit to research ecosystems), curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, names of three referees, and for Canadian applicants, a one-page net benefit justification. Send as one PDF to Maria Steele at mlsteele@upei.ca. Review begins after September 12 and continues until filled, with a negotiable start, ideally Spring 2027. The position is subject to funding and approval.